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Definition of cutoffs

cutoffs

/ˈkʌtˌɔːfs/
cut · offs
Plural:cutoffs
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• noun

1

A pair of shorts, T-shirt, or other garment made by cutting off the legs or sleeves of a longer article of clothing, especially jeans.

Example

"She wore a faded pair of denim cutoffs and a simple cotton T-shirt to the summer picnic."

2

Designated points, limits, or deadlines at which processes, eligibility, or activities are stopped or terminated (plural of cutoff).

Example

"Different universities set different score cutoffs for admission into their graduate programs."

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• Nearby Words

cutlery
cutlet
cutoff
cutoffs
cutout
cutover
cutscene

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cutoffs. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cutoffs
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